Sunday, June 14th, 2026
India register commanding win over Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup clash
BIRMINGHAM, JUN 14: Deepti Sharma led India’s bowling attack with a five-wicket haul as they beat Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. Chasing 171, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, as India’s disciplined bowling attack staged a strong comeback after a steady start from the opposition. Pakistan began positively, with the openers putting on crucial runs. Muneeba Ali led from the front and applied early pressure on the Indian attack. Deepti made the breakthrough byRead More
Trump discusses Iran and Ukraine in separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON, JUN 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed war, peace and diplomacy with US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday, the Ukrainian presidency said, in what it called a “substantive” conversation on Trump’s 80th birthday. The call comes as US-led talks to end the conflict in Ukraine — grinding through its fifth year — have been sidelined by the Iran war and as Russian advances on the battlefield were showing signs of losing steam. “It was a quite substantive conversation about everything — from birthday wishes to diplomacy and war/peace,” Zelenskyy’sRead More
Belgium thrash Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League clash
BRUSSELS, JUN 14: Pakistan’s men’s hockey team slumped to a 7-1 defeat against Belgium in their FIH Pro League match at the Belfius Hockey Arena on Saturday, as the hosts moved to the top of the standings. Belgium took the lead early in the contest when Nelson Onana converted a penalty corner in the third minute. The home side held that 1-0 advantage through to the interval after a scoreless second quarter. Pakistan drew level in the 33rd minute through Rana Waheed Ashraf, but Belgium responded quickly. Thibeau Stockbroekx restoredRead More
Spain humiliate Pakistan 5-1, hand Green Shirts 10th Straight Pro League defeat
BRUSSELS, JUN 14: /DNA/ – A disappointing result from the turf as Spain handed Pakistan a heavy 5-1 defeat in their latest FIH Pro League encounter. The loss marks the Green Shirts’ 10th consecutive defeat in the competition, extending a dismal run that has raised serious questions about the team’s current form and future direction. Spain dominated possession and created chances at will, slicing through Pakistan’s defense with clinical precision. Pakistan briefly showed signs of resistance, pulling one goal back, but the Spanish side responded ruthlessly to restore their multi-goalRead More
Experts urge promotion of rainwater harvesting to tackle growing water challenges
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14: Climate experts, environmental specialists, government officials and civil society representatives have emphasized the need for promoting rainwater harvesting as a sustainable and practical solution to Pakistan’s emerging water challenges amid the impacts of climate change. The call was made during a webinar organized by the Alliance Good Governance Foundation, where participants highlighted the importance of adopting innovative water conservation measures and strengthening climate-resilient policies to ensure long-term water security, said a press release. They noted that climate change, population growth, rapid urbanization and changing weather patterns wereRead More
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
TEHRAN, JUN 14: A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides. The Iranian official said the draft memorandum included the following: Strait of Hoemuz Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the US lifts its naval blockade onRead More